This success story highlights how Flexiramicsused the Fluidnatek LE-100 electrospinning and electrospraying platform to develop a novel porous ceramic particle with a patented platelet morphology.
A key objective of the project was to establish a robust and reproducible laboratory process while achieving precise control over particle size, shape, and porosity. Particular attention was given to controlling critical process parameters and environmental conditions, including temperature and relative humidity, which proved essential for obtaining consistent particle morphology and batch-to-batch reproducibility.
The Fluidnatek platform provided the flexibility and process control required to optimize the electrospraying process and successfully develop the patented particle technology. This work established a solid technical foundation for the next phase of development, which is focused on larger-scale manufacturing and industrial validation.
The collaboration demonstrates how advanced electrospraying technology, combined with close technical support and process optimization, can accelerate the development of next-generation advanced materials and prepare them for future scale-up.
Challenge
An advanced materials company Flexiramics was set out to translate a laboratory-developed process into a scalable manufacturing solution for a novel porous ceramic particle with a patented morphology. The challenge was not only to preserve the unique particle shape and porosity during scale-up, but also to achieve the high level of reproducibility required for industrial applications. Tight control of environmental conditions, particularly temperature and relative humidity, was identified as a critical factor for ensuring consistent particle morphology and product quality.
Solution
Industrial electrospinning platform optimized for advanced ceramic manufacturing: Working closely with the Flexiramics, we optimized the manufacturing process and environmental controls to enable stable and reproducible production. Careful control of process parameters, combined with precise temperature and humidity regulation, allowed the process to consistently produce particles with the desired morphology while providing a solid foundation for future scale-up.
” The collaboration has been instrumental in translating our laboratory process into a robust and reproducible approach. The ability of Fluidnatek LE-100 to tightly control process conditions, particularly temperature and humidity, has been essential for achieving the consistency required for further technology development.” — Ruta Stankeviciute, Senior researcher/Chemist at Flexiramics.
Results
• Successful production of a patented porous ceramic platelet with controlled morphology.
• Demonstrated high reproducibility through optimized process and environmental control.
• Established a scalable manufacturing approach suitable for further industrial development.
• Ongoing collaboration focused on larger-scale production and industrial validation.
Ruta Stankeviciute showing the result using the Fluidantek LE-100 platform.
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